Gratitude List
Thinking about everyone on our shopping lists can stress us out. All the gifts we need to buy or make, some that we are purchasing out of duty, others with emotional strings attached. Yet, when we pause to practice gratitude, our perspective can change, our mood improve, and our stress lower. Creating a gratitude list in addition to our gifting list can bring us more joy this holiday season.
Try this:
- Pull out your shopping and gift list.
- For each person, also write next to their name one reason why you’re grateful for them.
- If you pray, thank God for each person and offer up the reasons you are grateful.
- Smile and go back to your day.
Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans are celebrating 22 years of marriage. They are award-winning authors, speakers, and parents of two children with complex needs. Their new book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities will release in May 2024 by Baker Books. They both earned their MA in Christian Educational Ministries at Wheaton College in Illinois and have served together in full-time ministry in church, camping, and retreat settings. Todd received his PhD from Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering and currently manages his own business, and Kristin earned her MSW from the University of Tennessee and is a Licensed Master Social Worker experienced in couples, child and family, substance abuse, and crisis counseling.
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